santanawhite Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I've seen some videos of people starting engines on engine stands with what seems like nothing more than a battery, garden hose and small fuel tank. Have any of you tried this with an l24? I need help, I need to know what components need to be on the engine and how to wire it to start it and test it on my engine stand for a couple minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 "Spark, Fuel, Motive Force to Initiate Induction" Provide that, and you're set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomanmike Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The tricky part is getting a starter mounted up, you either have to have the transmission attached so you have something to bolt the starter to, or make a custom mount to bolt the starter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Seriously, the reason I said "motive force" and not "starter" is that is exactly what you need: Motive Force. With a can of Ether, and a roll to compression stroke it IS possible to place a boot on the flywheel ring gear and kick-start an L-Engine... Freaks the sh*t out of people when you do it. Remember the old A-Series had crank-handles to start it... Get one hole to fire, and the rest follow. You don't "need" a starter, just a good boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 Sounds like a challenge, ill try to make a video and post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 It's starter time if you have an LD, but the gas engines should 'kick over' and Ether makes it much easier! Spray, roll roll roll roll roll spray again.... get it up to compression stroke TDC power on the ignition system with the starter system engaged and the float bowls full and make like you're starting a HOG, firm grip on the ring gear and "FWHAPPA!" You, too, and freak people out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 And wear good boots with the laces tucked in the tops. Those ring gear teeth have no mercy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Someone else has done this I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomanmike Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I've got an old bell housing I use. I'd have to be quite intoxicated to attempt "kick starting" an old L series, but that is pretty cool none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Don't try it drunk or with slippery oil coated leather soles! You need vibram or something grippy in good shape. I did it ONCE with a tennis shoe, but it almost tore the shoe off my foot! You slip with a leather sole, and your knee can come down pretty darned hard on that ring gear. And that can be a real pain if you managed to get it started at the same time. "THIS PROCEDURE NOT OSHA-COMPLIANT!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Nah, Tony, no kickstarts for me. I wrapped the clutch cover with rope and two of us pull-started an l28et on a test stand. remember to turn loose the rope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I've done that to VW's on engine stands mounted to benches. That nice rear pulley... You can always get the generator/fan belt on at idle simply enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 I think ive got everything ready for it to start except there's one issue. One the flywheel, I turned it by hand to make sure it would clear all the way around the mounting bolts in the stand and it doesnt, there is some nipples on the flywheel that hit the bolts and wont allow it to properly turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Cut your nipples off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I put washers on the bolts to space the engine out a bit more so it doesnt hit the flywheel. I tried starting it but cant get it to run. Can u guys help me out a bit more as to exactly what to wire. Im thinking my problem is the distributor because mine has 3 wires coming off of it, and all the wiring diagrams I have shore only two, i'm not sure how to wire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 I mounted the starter to the dust shield, I have a couple just in case that didn't work, but it holds just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanawhite Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Ok, I think I figured it out. I did some research on the three wires coming from the dizzy, turns out P.O. installed a Crane Xr700 or Xr3000 ignition module. I had no idea, I just bought this engine as is. So I'm gonna have to acquire one of those modules and a new Coil before I can attempt to start it again. Edited October 16, 2012 by santanawhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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